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The Bakken is located on the west side of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis at the intersection of 36th St. West and Calhoun Parkway. Building entrances, indicated by the yellow circled arrows below, are handicapped accessible. Parking is not permitted on the east side of Zenith Avenue between 36th St. and Rose Lane. As with any parking area around the lakes, we recommend that you do not leave valuables in your car, or that you at least place valuables out of sight. Nearby available parking is highlighted in the Blue Areas as indicated in this aerial photograph of The Bakken.

Aerial photo of The Bakken

Aerial View of The Bakken

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The Bakken
A Library and Museum of Electricity in Life

3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55416-4623, USA

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Tele: 612-926-3878   Fax:  612-927-7265

Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 5
Thursdays 10 am to  8pm 
Closed Major Holidays
Library Hours: Monday - Friday 9 to 4:30

Admission: $7 Adults; $5 Students & Seniors; Children 3 and under are FREE!

© The Bakken Updated: April 6, 2007

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